Automated Fixtures PCB replacement for Martin Mac250 K

[HairyAz]

Hey guys,

I have a bad PCB that was sent back from Martin. They quoted a board replacement at $1,700. I see replacement boards on-line for other mac250s but not the Krypton. Any idea if say a Entour PCB is the same as a Krypton one? Just looking to replace this thing at under their asking price. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!

 

[TimMiller]

I would try and ship the board to light parts LightParts.com - The Parts and Repair Source for Entertainment Lighting they do component level repairs for much less than a new board. What is wrong with the board?

 

[porkchop]

Light Parts is an acceptable alternative if you think one of the components is bad. They have a nasty habit of sending back stuff with an unable to repair, recommend replacement tag, but that's what happens when you're doing component level repair. If you already sent it back to Martin and they said they can't fix the board, then I wouldn't advise you to send it to Light Parts. It's probably a waste of money.

If it comes down to replacing the part you really should go with Martin stuff. PRG, ACT Lighting, and Light Parts, among others, will all sell the part and depending on their mood/stock/timing/phase of the moon/your astrological symbol/etc.... you might be able to save a small bit of money on the part through one of them, but if it arrives with a problem, or if you have questions with installing it for a part that expensive the manufacture will be the best one to talk to about solving your issues. It sucks to pay that much for something most senior EE students could solder together, but when there's only one company making the parts they get to set their own prices.

 

[bishopthomas]

Anyone know if the noard from the original mac250's will work? I have 2 sitting around collecting dust

 

[BillESC]

It's quite unlikely.

 

[TimMiller]

I have learned that every Martin board I have seen is not interchangeable between fixtures. They may look almost identical but there is usually just one plug missing or something like that.

 

[HairyAz]

Thanks for the feedback from everyone. I guess I should now ask if anyone wants to buy a well conditioned and Martin certified Mac 250 K minus a PCB?

 

[bishopthomas]

Yes. How much?

 

[HairyAz]

I will PM you on this.